Kokua Explained

is a Japanese musical group formed in 2006 especially to sing "Progress", the title song to the NHK program, known overseas as "The Professionals".^[1]

Members

The group comprises Shikao Suga (vocals, composition, lyrics), Satoshi Takebe (production, lyrics, keyboard), Hirokazu Ogura (guitar), Takamune Negishi (bass), and Gota Yashiki (drums).^[2]

Discography

Singles

• Progress (August 2, 2006) - (Professional Shigoto no Ryuugi) theme song^[3]

Albums

• Progress (June 1, 2016)^[4]

External links

• Sony Music Official site (Japanese)
• Speedstar Records Official site (Japanese)
• The Professionals Official site (English)
• Professional Shigoto no Ryuugi Official site (Japanese)

Notes and References

1. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/professionals/ Program listings
2. http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/kokua/profile/ Members
3. http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/kokua/discography/ (Singles) Release info
4. http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kokua/ (Album) Release info